Here’s my latest blog post that will give you some new ideas for playing in the Key of C. We’re going to go over playing backup and the importance of using your right hand to spell out the chords. This is a great lesson for beginners that have some of the basic rolls down and […]
Playing In The Key of C (Without Retuning) Read More »
Here’s another mini lesson to help you work on some common string bending techniques and licks. We’ll also go over the common lick from the Scruggs up-the-neck version of Foggy Mountain Breakdown!
Bending The Strings Read More »
We’re going to take a moveable G major scale on our 1st string and harmonize it with notes on our 3rd string. These notes, along with our 5th string, will allow us to move around the fretboard while doing a roll with our right hand. This is great practice for getting your index finger playing
1st, 3rd and 5th String Exercises Read More »
Here’s a mini lesson which will give you some 1st and 2nd string exercises you can use to explore the fretboard and improve your speed.
1st and 2nd String Exercises Read More »
Here’s another mini lesson to help you working on connecting your Scruggs backup licks and reusing them in different songs. I break down some common licks, show you how to move them around the banjo neck and give you some practice tips for expanding your backup repertoire!
Up The Neck Scruggs Backup (Part One) Read More »
Here’s another mini lesson further exploring up the neck backup in Scruggs style. This lesson focuses on some positions where you can find common backup licks. It will also give you some left hand fingerings to try that will help make these licks easier to play.
Up The Neck Scruggs Backup (Part Two) Read More »
Here’s another mini lesson to help you work on playing bluesy backup in the key of D. We’ll work on some chords and some notes that you can use to create licks in this style.
Bluesy Banjo Backup In D Read More »
Here’s another mini lesson to help you work on improvising using the major pentatonic scale. We’ll talk about the basic scale down-the-neck and show you a moveable pattern you can use to play the scale in any key. We’ll also talk about some situations where you can use this scale!
Moveable Major Pentatonic Scales Read More »
Another fiddle tune in the Key of D without a capo. This song will help you practice moving around the neck and playing a fiddle melody on the banjo. I’ve included my recommended left and right hand fingerings. I’ve also included an alternate A part that I’ve heard played on the fiddle.
Whiskey Before Breakfast Intermediate Banjo Read More »
Here’s a great kick-off or solo to this classic gospel tune in the Key of G. This is a great song to work on adapting a simple melody to the bluegrass banjo style. Includes a solo for the verse and chorus.
What A Friend We Have In Jesus Intermediate Banjo Read More »
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